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RTA 434M

1973 Porsche 911

Brown Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,552 mi
Last recorded9,552 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1973 Porsche 91139,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 434M
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 9,552 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 7,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 7,773 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 6,579 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 6,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,571 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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RTA 434M is a 1973 Porsche 911 in Brown with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 39,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RTA 434M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 53 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTA 434M registered?

RTA 434M is a 1973 Porsche 911, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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